EDWARD W. SIVERLY.

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         Edward W. Siverly, one of the prosperous agriculturists of Marshall township, is busily engaged in the pursuits of farming and stock-raising and owns a valuable tract of land of one hundred and sixty-six acres on section 11. His birth occurred in Oakland township, Louisa county, Iowa, on the 12th of June, 1876, his parents being George and Mary (Furnas) Siverly, the former also a native of this county. The mother of our subject was born near Troy, Ohio, and was a daughter of Wilk and Maria Furnas, who came to Louisa county about 1850, locating on a farm and here spending the remainder of their lives. The marriage of George and Mary (Furnas) Siverly was celebrated in Louisa county and the latter here passed away on the 16th of September, 1891. George Siverly, who is still numbered among the respected and worthy residents of this county, was married again, his second union being with Miss Isabelle Trine. Edward W. Siverly was the third in order of birth in a family of five children, the others being as follows: Della M., the wife of Fred Morrison, of Johnson county, Iowa; Olive E., who is the wife of Clark Faires, and also resides in Johnson county; this state; Maud M., who gave her hand in marriage to Frank Loehr, of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and S. Isabelle, the wife of Less Hill, of Louisa county.

         After completing his more specifically literary education Edward W. Siverly took up the study of dentistry at Iowa City, winning the degree of D.D. S. in 1897. The following year he located for practice in North Dakota, there remaining for twelve months. On the expiration of that period he returned to Louisa county, locating at Oakville, where he likewise practiced dentistry for another year, abandoning the profession, however, at the time of his marriage. Following that important event in his life he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, located on the farm of one hundred and sixty-six acres which he still owns and operates on section 11, Marshall township. Among the many substantial improvements which he has placed on the property is a commodious and attractive residence. In connection with the . . .

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. . . tilling of the soil he makes a specialty of raising hogs and horses and has met with success in both branches of his business.

         On the 20th of September, 1899, Mr. Siverly was united in marriage to Miss Minnie P. Holland, who was born in Wapello township, Louisa county, on the 29th of September, 1877, her parents being Samuel and Catherine (Myers) Holland, both of whom were natives of Ohio. They came to this county in 1849, located on a farm and here spent the remainder of their lives. Samuel Holland passed away on the 11th of May, 1888, while his wife was called to her final rest on the 20th of November, 1908. They were the parents of two daughters, as follows: Nellie D., who is the wife of Thomas Delzell, of Morning Sun, Iowa; and Mrs. Siverly.

         Mr. Siverly is a stanch republican in politics but has never sought office as a reward for his party fealty. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, to which his wife also belongs. Almost his entire life has been spent in Louisa county, where he has a wide acquaintance and is favorably known.